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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1895
Page
4
The article from April 3 1895 discusses Boston representatives noting a recovery in woollen production and prices, crediting free raw materials under the tariff. It argues free coal and iron would boost wages in New England manufacturing, presenting a cautious optimism about post panic conditions.
The Senate will consider a plan to submit women's municipal suffrage to a popular vote, allowing women qualified to vote for school committee to voice their decision alongside men. The editorial argues this approach aligns with democratic principles and would reveal the true wishes of both women and male voters in Massachusetts.
A prominent Bostonian returns after weeks amid rumors of gold scheme involvement. Reports feature Dillaway’s energy and rivalry with ex Mayor Matthews, Alderman Flood’s fashion, Patrick Maguire’s punctuality, Tremont House demolition, Harvard crew practice, and police restructure progress.
The Australian colonies seek representation at any conference aimed at establishing international bimetallism. Their eagerness, fueled by wealth and status, may offset England's conservatism as public sentiment shifts. The prospect of silver toward the future appears bright.
A Music Hall testimonial to Rev. Br. Smith, author of the hymn America, sparks a broad, nonpartisan demonstration across the nation. Mass officials join governors and federal leaders in a display of unity all creeds, parties, and classes are represented. The event honors liberty unity and a free land, as the nation reflects on the hymn’s sixty year role.
Washington April 2 rumors suggest Secretary Gresham will retire from the Cabinet within weeks or before July 1. Close friends say he prefers returning to the practice of law or a bench, unhappy with State Department life and home ties. No fixed date yet.
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen approved a study of securing bank quarters for city offices. A plan proposes fitting the bank’s second floor and adding a rear extension to house all city departments under one roof, with a ten year lease and potential annual savings.
The Melrose Y M C A colonial fair opened at 3 p m in the new building with large attendance from prominent citizens and visiting Y M C As. The gymnasium was decorated in colonial style and booths were managed by a large committee led by Mrs J K Wilson and executive chair Mrs W H Flanders with many members named.
Nashua New Hampshire April 2 Lewis D Ball longtime Boston and Maine railroad employee and roadmaster on the Boston and Lowell and Nashua lines died from an apopleptic shock while flagging at a crossing. He had forty five years of service and helped build the Nashua line and the Manchester and Keene division.
An audience in Boston witnessed Lohengrin despite early turmoil as Barron Berthold substituted for the ill Nico laus Rothmuhl after a late cast scramble. Fraulein Johanna Gadski and Marie Brema delivered strong performances while Walter Damrosch earned applause for managing the transition and praising Berthold at curtain calls.
A lively gathering at Young's Hotel brought together the 999th Artillery Association and the 999th bowling team, champions of the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League and the interclub tournament. President Charles led jokes and cheer as the informal dinner concluded.
Fashion notes belts form waistlines in nearly all gowns for the new season with belts or buckles at the waist neck or sleeves. Buckle shapes vary from long to round and oblong, with materials including pearl and other gleaming options.
The article describes buckles in bone horn silver and gold with jewels as trim for heavy cloth and silk dresses. It highlights long S shapes for slide buckles and pins, Louis XV style buckles with rounded corners, monograms and serpents, and suggests uses on collars belts and epaulets.
Advices from New Bedford report communication from Barbados that six seamen aboard the whaling bark Desdemona are dead, including the first and fourth mates, with four crew members dead. The vessel left New Bedford on May 1, 1894.
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